| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Mexico > Sphalerite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 50233 |
| Mineral: | Sphalerite |
| Locality: | Groundhog Mine, Central District, Grant County, New Mexico |
| Description: | Lustrous black sphalerite crystals in aggregates of parallel crystals with brassy chalcopyrite included in the bottom. The sphalerite crystals are octahedral with dodecahedral and cubic faces on the edges. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #337 |
| Overall Size: | 4x3x2 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-8 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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